Belwad - Shahapur, Thane

Belwad is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Tembha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belwad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belwad is 552735. The village covers a total geographical area of 1580 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Jawhar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Belwad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shahapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Belwad

As per Census 2011, Belwad village has a total population of 783 people, consisting of 423 males and 360 females. The village has 166 households and a sex ratio of 851 females per 1,000 males. There are 108 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 500 literate and 283 illiterate residents. Additionally, 24 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 518 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Belwad are given below:

Nearby Villages of Belwad

Belwad is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Belwad

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Belwad. The nearest railway station is Thansit, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jawhar to Belwad is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Belwad is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belwad

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Belwad village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Belwad

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Belwad village are given below:

FAQs about Belwad